Program Manager

TheProgram Managerwill own,lead and orchestrate the resources of the program to deliver on the contractual obligations to the customer.

• Ability to clearly define project scope and confirm alignment with the customer.
  
• Manage the customer to minimize project scope creep.
  
• Lead the cross-functional team through the execution of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) launch process.
  
• Develop and obtain cross-functional commitment to a credible plan to deliver the program within scope.
  
• Lead and drive accountability within the cross-functional team.
  
• Execute re-occurring cross-functional team meetings to ensure team members have clear expectations of program deliverables and team is aligned with customer expectations.
  
• Eliminate surprises by fostering cross-functional communication and coordination of with Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, MP&L, Quality and Finance.
  
• Ultimately accountable formanaging program launch plan to execute customer and internal deliverables.
  
• Develops a deep understanding of customer-specific and governmental regulations specific to the product/program.
  
• Monitor engineering-related activitiesto ensure product or program design/cost objectives are met.
  
• Prepare andpresent program status at monthly internal and customer program Gate review meetings and escalate any program scope risk.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or a related technical field is required
  
• 5+ years of experience in corporate and/or business-settings .
  
• Experience in a disciplined Program Management environment based on logical program task sequencing and the mutual reliance of different functions represented on the team.
  
• Ability to present complex information and convey messages in a manner appropriate for different levels of the internal and customer organizations.
  
• Experience in leading/closing technical and financial negotiations.
  
• Able to perform in a fast-paced environment where change is common.